On the events menu a week ago last Sunday at the Book Works, Del Mar, Calif.: David Tanis (c.), head chef of Chez Panisse, Berkeley, who promoted his cookbook, A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes (Artisan), and brought a variety of fresh vegetables from Chino's Organic Farm. The food made the Book Works staff smile--except for Anthony Albright, the owner's son (lower r.), who may have anticipated having too much healthy food at home.

